Cucumbers evenly thin
Thin slices absorb dilldressing evenly and can be eaten pleasantly. Very thick pieces remain watery inside and taste less balanced.
German Recipe
Cucumber salad with dill
Tear the cucumbers thinly. Slightly salt the cucumbers and let them rest for 10 minutes. Drain the water. Mix the sour cream, vinegar, sugar, dill and pepper. Mix the cucumbers with dressing and serve immediately.
Total time
15 min
Calories
150 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Cucumber salad with dill step by step
Mix sour cream, vinegar, sugar, dill and pepper. Mix cucumbers with dressing and serve immediately.
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Recipe
Cucumber salad with dill
Cucumbers slightly salt and leave to pull for 10 minutes.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Cucumbers
Wash the cucumbers, peel them as desired and cut into evenly thin slices with a planer.
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2
Salts
Slightly salt cucumbers and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
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3
Drain
Drain leaked water.
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4
Dressing
Mix sour cream, vinegar, sugar, dill and pepper.
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5
Mix
Mix cucumbers with dressing and serve immediately.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Cucumber salad with dill
Salts and then drain
Allow the cucumber slices to be pulled with little salt for ten minutes and pour out leaking water. This does not immediately dilute the finished cream sauce.
Mix the dressing just before dinner
Also drained cucumbers continue to release juice. For a creamy consistency, therefore, add sour cream and dill only shortly before serving.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace sour cream with three tablespoons of neutral oil and two tablespoons of white wine vinegar. A finely diced shallot brings additional spice.
Replace sour cream with Greek yoghurt and add a teaspoon of lemon juice. The dressing remains creamy, but tastes fresher and lighter.
Nutrition per serving
150kcal
8.0 gCarbohydrates
3.0 gProtein
11.0 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Cucumber salad with dill
With fresh thin shells, thorough washing is sufficient; striped peeling gets colour and reduces toughness. Remove bitter or very thick shell completely.
Cucumbers consist mostly of water, which extract salt and acid. Previous salting, dripping and late mixing keep the dressing creamy for longer.
Tear cucumbers, salt them and cool them separately from dressing. Drain them before serving, pat them dry and mix them with the dill cream.
It complements fried potatoes, schnitzel, fricadels and fried fish. Its cool acidity forms a good counter pole to warm, strong main dishes.
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